Highland Park 15 Year Old at The Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News
Highland Park’s Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion has expertly selected a combination of refill casks with sherry seasoned European and American oak barrels to create a powerfully complex and spicy dram. This 15-year-old Orkney single malt showcases notes of freshly baked sweet sponge cake with a pinch of cinnamon, vibrant citrus, and of course a torrent of peat smoke.
Full of Viking soul. This 15-year-old single malt was selected predominantly from sherry seasoned European oak casks and sherry seasoned American oak casks, with a few refill casks to smooth things over. Arriving in a stunning ceramic decanter at 44% abv, this is manufactured using locally sourced raw materials. Continuing the Viking tradition in style.
Rich and spicy aromas arise on the nose, with notes of honey, Crème brûlée, cinnamon, and fruit. There is a strong note of freshly baked sponge cake on the palate, with cinnamon, citrus, and of course, peat smoke. The finish is one where the heathery peat smoke shines through, alongside the whisky’s vibrant fruitiness.
